The Association of Army Dentistry
- Promotes morale and esprit de corps
- Recognizes those who serve and have served in Army Dentistry
- Supports recruitment and retention
- Provides dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Fosters appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Career Development & Transition
Whether you are:
- Entering active duty
- Pursuing a military career
- Considering retirement
- Leaving active duty
- Searching for new career opportunities
The AAD offers information and points of contact that may assist you.
Donate
Help the AAD fulfill its mission to:
- Promote morale and esprit de corps
- Recognize those who serve and have served via Army Dentistry
- Support recruitment and retention
- Provide dental education, coaching and mentoring
- Foster appreciation of the history and accomplishments
Become a Member
Membership in the AAD is open to all members of the Army Dental Care Team — past and present — and friends of Army Dentistry including:
- Army Dental Corps and other AMEDD Officers
- Reserve and National Guard Soldiers
- Noncommissioned Officers
- Enlisted Soldiers
- Civilian Employees
- Spouses and Surviving Spouses
- Friends of Army Dentistry
On this Day in the History of U.S. Army Dentistry
U.S. Army Dental Corps Prepares for Persian Gulf War
8 August 1990 – Following Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait, the first U.S. troops, along with their organic unit dental support, arrive in Saudi Arabia. The advance party of the 257th Medical Detachment (Dental Service) arrives in Kuwait on 13 August 1990, with the main body arriving shortly thereafter. The Dental Consultant, U.S. Army Central Command, […]
First Dental Unit Arrives in France
8 August 1917 – The first dental unit of the American Expeditionary Forces (AEF) arrives in France with CPT Robert T. Oliver in charge. CPT Oliver is promoted to COL while serving in France.
For more historical events, visit the Army Dentistry History Timeline.
